System and method for determining firmware compatibility with hardware during firmware updates
By separating the hardware configuration and firmware program segments in the firmware memory, the hardware compatibility problem during firmware update of embedded devices is solved, and seamless firmware management and compatibility update of devices are achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202410430462.0
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-04-10
- Publication Date
- 2025-10-17
AI Technical Summary
In embedded devices, it is difficult to determine the compatibility of new hardware components with the firmware during firmware updates, which may cause the device to become inoperable, especially when hardware components are replaced or added, and traditional firmware cannot adapt to the new hardware.
A firmware memory component layout is provided to store hardware component information and firmware program code separately. The hardware configuration section is isolated from the firmware program section. Firmware updates are only performed in the program section. When updating, the firmware program reads hardware component information from the hardware configuration section to ensure compatibility.
It achieves independent management of hardware component information and firmware programs during the firmware update process, ensures the compatibility of firmware and hardware, reduces development workload, and supports seamless firmware management of devices with multiple hardware configurations.
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